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Results 1 - 10 of 2,176 for Risks
  1. Understanding your breast cancer risk 
    Breast cancer risk factors are things that increase the chance that you could get cancer. Some risk factors you can control, such as drinking alcohol. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000830.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Risks of tobacco 
    Knowing the serious health risks of using tobacco may help motivate you to quit. Using tobacco over a long time can increase your risk for ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002032.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Heart disease - risk factors 
    ... heart. CHD is also called coronary artery disease. Risk factors are things that increase your chance of ... a disease or condition. This article discusses the risk factors for CHD and things you can do ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000106.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Health risks of alcohol use 
    ... excessive amount of alcohol can put you at risk for alcohol-related problems. ... excessive amount of alcohol can put you at risk for alcohol-related problems if: You are a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000494.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Causes and risks for obesity in children 
    Some children are at greater risk for obesity because of genetic factors. They have inherited genes from their parents that make their bodies gain weight easily. This ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000383.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Risks of underage drinking 
    ... lead to risky sexual behavior. This increases the risk for: Sexually transmitted infections Unwanted pregnancy Sexual assault ... may be lifelong. Drinking also creates a higher risk for depression , anxiety, and low self-esteem. Drinking ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000528.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Are You At Risk For a Heart Attack? 
    ... that supplies blood to the heart. What are risk factors for heart disease and heart attack that ... for your heart. You can also lower your risk by staying at a healthy weight, eating a ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000195_60.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Breast Cancer Risk Factors Quiz 
    ... older you get, the greater your breast cancer risk. The correct answer is true. Most advanced cases ... for breast cancer screening. If you have certain risk factors, your doctor may recommend starting breast cancer ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/000913_37.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Is Your Pregnancy High Risk? 
    You may have a high-risk pregnancy if you: The correct answer is any of the above. Work with your doctor to manage any health problems before ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/002129_42.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Health risks of obesity 
    ... diseases: Body mass index ( BMI ) Waist size Other risk factors the person has (a risk factor is anything that increases your chance of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000348.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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